Occupational Therapist

Aspect sa; New South Wales; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspect Therapy, part of Aspect (Autism Spectrum Australia), seeks an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to empower individuals on the autism spectrum and their families in the community. The role is itinerant across The Gables and Hills Shire, delivering evidence-informed, person-centred therapy with strong professional support.

You will work with participants and families to promote independence and everyday life skills, in a flexible model that balances autonomous field work with a

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in occupational therapy and full registration with AHPRA.
• Willingness to travel across The Hills Region and Blacktown LGA's.
• Current driver’s licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check clearance and Working with Children Check if required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver therapy supports to multiple participants per day in community settings.
• Develop practical, goal‑focused intervention plans.
• Collaborate with families, carers and support networks.
• Build strengths-based, functional and meaningful strategies.
• Support participants to develop independence and everyday life skills.
• Work autonomously in the community and as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Autonomy

Communication

Team collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor/Master of Occupational Therapy

AHPRA registration

Driver's license

NDIS Worker Screening Check

Working with Children Check

NDIS Orientation Module

Job description

• Department: Individual & Community Services

Company Description

Aspect (Autism Spectrum Australia) is one of Australia’s largest autism-specific service providers, with one of the biggest autism-specific school programs in the world.

A not-for-profit organisation, we work in partnership with people of all ages on the autism spectrum, and their families to deliver evidence-informed solutions that are person-centred, family-focused and customer driven.
At Aspect we recognise a different brilliant®, where we seekto understand, engage and celebrate the strengths, interests and aspiration of people on the autism spectrum.

Job Description

Are you an Occupational Therapist looking for a role where you can make a meaningful difference while enjoying autonomy and strong professional support?

At Aspect Therapy, we're dedicated to empowering individuals on the autism spectrum and their families to achieve meaningful outcomes through evidence-informed, person-centred therapy. We work alongside participants, families and support networks to build practical skills that promote independence, participation and quality of life.

We're seeking an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our team on a full time or part time basis, supporting participants across The Gables and the Hills Shire region. This is an itinerant role, meaning you'll work within the community and across a variety of settings to deliver therapy where it has the greatest impact.

What your day will look like:

You will:

• Deliver therapy supports to 3 - 4 participants per day in community settings
• Develop practical, goal-focused intervention plans
• Work collaboratively with families, carers, and support networks
• Build strategies that are strengths-based, functional, and meaningful
• Support participants to develop independence and everyday life skills
• Work both autonomously in the community and as part of a highly supportive team

Qualifications

What you bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in occupational therapy
• Fully registered with AHPRA
• Current driver’s licence, use of own vehicle for business purposes (reimbursed per km) and willingness to travel across The Hills Region and Blacktown LGA's.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check clearance
• Working with Children Check for paid employment for the state you reside in
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module ‘Quality, Safety and You’ certificate.
• You may be required to provide an international police clearance
• Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
• Comprehensive induction and onboarding program
• Ongoing supervision, coaching and professional support
• Professional development opportunities and career pathways
• A collaborative, passionate and supportive multidisciplinary team
• Travel reimbursement for work-related kilometres

We will consider applicants who are available to commence between now & February 2027. This includes new graduates completing their qualifications in 2026.

Aspectreserves therighttointerviewandappointatanystageduringthesearchprocess.

Aspect is committed to increasing the number of Autistic staff and providing an inclusive workplace where everyone can feel that they belong. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds including, but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, neurodivergent people, people with a disability, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, to apply. We have a range of universal strategies to meet the needs of different people in our hiring processes, and are happy to individualise these.